Fishing, the Most Famous Sport in Puerto Vallarta

Fishing in Puerto Vallarta has turned into one of the most famous sports in the area due to the quantity and quality of fish you can find in its waters. The climate and blue waters in here make Bay of Flags one of the best places to practice this sport. The diversity one can find is huge, and some of its species include the dorado, marlin, tuna and ghaho peto.

• Fishing in Vallarta

Fishing in Puerto Vallarta is a well kept secret in the generous waters of the Bay. As in any other coastal destination alongside the Mexican Riviera, fishing in Vallarta is famous worldwide among professionals as well as amateurs. From November to May fishing in the area takes place because of the abundant sailfish found in the area. Minor fishing occurs during the whole year, and different species are caught by fishermen, some of whom choose to free the animals after catching them. This catch and release technique is turning into the tendency for the sake of conserving the fauna of the place.

• The Boats

Embarkations in Puerto Vallarta are fully equipped with everything a fisherman can need regardless of their status – beginners, intermediate or experimented ones.  The crew has access to GPS locators, DVDs, TVs, microwave ovens, fridges and kitchenettes – the boats have everything you can imagine in order to make you live a once in a lifetime experience. If you are staying in any of the so many hotels in Vallarta and are eager to be part of this adventure, don’t even doubt at it and rent a ship. Different enterprises offer tourists their ships, and this is the case of Mike’s Fishing Charter, founded in 1997. From there on, the company is known for its fishing and sailing tours in the bay.

• Catch and Release 

The catch and release technique is proving quite efficient among the waters of the whole world; putting into practice good techniques to do so will provide you with a first class fishing experience as well as help you grow awareness of the valuable fishing resources for future generations. When handled properly, fishing in salad waters turns into an excellent activity which does not involve harming the environment.

Every November a fishing tournament takes place in Vallarta in the open sea; this is a perfect opportunity for fishermen from all over the world to come and live this amazing experience in the best waters of the whole world. In any case, the event is an interesting activity to be done or to be attended by visitors of Vallarta who want to live a truly Mexican adventure, where the main aim is not to destroy nature but to protect the fauna of the ecosystem. Come to Vallarta and do not miss the chance of being part of this activity!

Agostina Giacomino

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